Senior Food Technologist, Beverage
International Flavors & FragrancesRole Overview
International Flavors & Fragrances is hiring a Senior Food Technologist, Beverage. This is a full-time role in Philadelphia. The posted range is $90k to $120k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Summary
Are you passionate about designing innovative food solutions that shape the future of taste and technology?
In this role, the Senior Designer works with established internal and external customer networks to share and leverage products and techniques in the associated category. They act as a leader and collaborator to contribute to the regional and global technical strategic projects and innovation programs, working independently on tasks with responsibility for high value projects.
The role is based on-site (laboratory/pilot plant environment) in Philadelphia, PA. You will be part of a creative, solution-oriented, and collaborative team where together we make a real impact for our customers and consumers. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Lead and manage complex finished product development projects from ideation through scale-up and commercialization
- Develop finished product formulations using IFF technologies
- Partner with Production and Quality teams to support trials, scale-up, QA and QC activities
- Provide technical expertise on complex formulation and process challenges
- Contribute to regional and global innovation programs
- Collaborate with internal and external customer networks
- Deliver technical services such as plant trials and customer training
- Present technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Minimum 10 years in industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry, including 5 years in a specialization
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related discipline
- Proven independent project management experience
- Strong formulation and ingredient functionality knowledge
- Cross-functional collaboration experience
- Strong communication skills
- On-site lab/pilot plant availability 5 days per week
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
How Would You Stand Out?
- Master’s degree or PhD in relevant field
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Strong experience with beverage
- Strong creativity and commercial success in innovation projects
Why Choose Us?
- High-impact global innovation projects
- Cutting-edge food technologies
- Inclusive and collaborative culture
- Professional development opportunities
- Customer-facing technical role
- Purpose-driven company focused on sustainability and innovation
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Food Technologist, Beverage position at International Flavors & Fragrances?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to International Flavors & Fragrances. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Food Technologist, Beverage position at International Flavors & Fragrances located?
This position is based in Philadelphia. International Flavors & Fragrances has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Senior Food Technologist, Beverage role at International Flavors & Fragrances pay?
International Flavors & Fragrances has posted a compensation range of $90k to $120k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Senior Food Technologist, Beverage role at International Flavors & Fragrances posted?
This role was posted on April 19, 2026 (64 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Food Technologist, Beverage role at International Flavors & Fragrances require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. International Flavors & Fragrances lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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